Merrimack, New Hampshire — Presidential Election Results
Merrimack, New Hampshire has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.4 pts more Dem. than New Hampshire overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 30,622 | 48.1% | 0.9 pts (594 votes) | 63,684 | — | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 39,975 | 52.1% | 5.1 pts (3,915 votes) | 76,655 | +4.2 pts | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 45,078 | 56.3% | 13.8 pts (11,068 votes) | 80,106 | +8.8 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 44,756 | 55.6% | 12.7 pts (10,232 votes) | 80,498 | -1.1 pts | 7.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 40,198 | 48.1% | 3.0 pts (2,524 votes) | 83,648 | -9.7 pts | 2.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 48,533 | 54.0% | 9.8 pts (8,822 votes) | 89,805 | +6.8 pts | 2.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 48,181 | 51.8% | 5.2 pts (4,817 votes) | 92,978 | -4.7 pts | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 136,576 | 46.6% of population |
| 2004 | 143,841 | 53.3% of population |
| 2008 | 147,170 | 54.4% of population |
| 2012 | 147,105 | 54.7% of population |
| 2016 | 149,063 | 56.1% of population |
| 2020 | 154,039 | 58.3% of population |
| 2024 | 157,869 | 58.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Merrimack shifted 4.3 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Merrimack has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Hampshire's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Merrimack voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Merrimack has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Merrimack?
Merrimack's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.0 points (594 votes) out of 63,684 total votes cast.
Has Merrimack ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Merrimack has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Merrimack?
The widest margin on record for Merrimack was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 14.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Merrimack relative to its population?
In 2024, 92,978 votes were recorded in Merrimack against a total population of 157,869 (58.9% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Merrimack a presidential bellwether county?
Merrimack has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Hampshire's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).